Chlorapatite and Magnesite Physical Properties

Chlorapatite

Magnesite

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1 Physical Properties

1.1 Tenacity

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Brittle

1.2 Solubility

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Effervesces in hot HCl

1.3 Durability

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1.4 Specific Gravity

3.17-3.182.92-3.12

1 7.18

1.5 Fracture

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Conchoidal, ConchoidalArthur Thomas, Gemstones (2009), Brittle

1.6 Cleavage

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[10 1 1] perfect

1.7 Mohs Hardness

Not Available3.5-4.5

2 10

1.8 Chemical Composition

Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)

MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

Chlorapatite and Magnesite Chemical Formula

While comparing Chlorapatite and Magnesite physical properties, the important data you should know is its chemical composition. Since chemical formula defines the molecular structure of the crystal, most of the physical properties like color, tenacity, solubility are governed by Chlorapatite and Magnesite chemical formula.

Chemical formula of Chlorapatite- Ca 5(PO 4) 3ClAnthony et al , Handbook of mineralogy (2001)
Chemical formula of Magnesite- MgCO 3Michael OâDonoghue , Gems, Sixth Edition (2006) More from other references

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Chlorapatite and Magnesite Specific Gravity

Another important criteria for qualitative analysis of gemstones is Chlorapatite and Magnesite Specific gravity. Specific gravity is the relative density of a gemstone compared with respect to density of water. Gemologists use Chlorapatite and Magnesite Optical Properties during the identification of gemstone. Specific gravity of Chlorapatite is 2.92-3.12 whereas that of Magnesite is 2.92-3.12.